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1936
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2011
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Thomas Yowell Obituary
Thomas is survived by his brother, William (Toni) Gordon Yowell of Prescott, AZ; his children Sarah Sue Potter, William Henry Yowell, Wendy Jane Fowler, Diana Joy LeDonne, and Wesley Thomas Yowell; 23 Grandchildren, and 8 Great Grandchildren.
Tom served in the U.S. Army and played football while serving. Tom was a hard worker and good provider to his family as a land surveyor for over 40 years in the Yuma area. He enjoyed exploration of the desert sharing that perfect oasis in the desert with his family with his famous BBQ ribs cooked on milk crates as an oven rack.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at the Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4300 West 16th Street, Yuma.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Yowell
jodi smith
April 29, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to your families. So sorry for the loss of your father.
Jodi Woodford-Smith
Wendy
April 29, 2011
He is sooooo handsome in this pic!
Alice "Chiefer Beck" Williams
April 27, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the Yowell family during their loss.
April 27, 2011
To all of the Yowell family. Our prayers are with you at this time. We know you will miss your father and grandfather. We pray that you will be comforted at this time. May our Heavenly Father bless you all.
Bill and Margaret Hyde and family
April 26, 2011
Wes and family, my prayers are with you doing this time. May God bless all of you.
Cookie Jones and Family
DAVID O'HARA
April 26, 2011
Ever so often in our lives we are blessed to meet someone such as Tom. I had the pleasure of meeting and knowing him through the marriage to his daughter Sarah. It is with great sadness to hear of his passing. I have never nor will I ever forget such a Man, Husband, Father, Grandfather that all that had the blessing of knowing him were better for it. I talked to him, ate with him and worked with him and I will always remember the kindness, hard work, giving person who's integrity was second to none... He will always be in my thoughts and remembrance.
David Shireman
April 26, 2011
Tom was a good business man who performed accurate work reliably
and always willing to go that extra mile for his customer.
He applied that work ethic to his personal life in thought and deed.
All of us that knew him through work or socially have lost a special
man.
We regret the loss, but we will celebrate the life well lived.
Lea Potter
April 26, 2011
He was a fun and wonderful grandpa that filled our childhood with joyous memories. He will truly be missed. I Love You Grandpa Yowell!
Sarah Potter
April 26, 2011
My Dad was a kind, loving, caring man. He worked hard in the hot Arizona heat as a Land Surveyor. Helped Yuma develop into what it is today. He will be remembered for his love of the desert and a man of great integrity and generosity.
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Johnson Mortuary & Desert Lawn Memorial Park1415 South 1st Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364
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